Important Information for Healthcare Professionals

The THINK B campaign's purpose is to raise awareness of hepatitis B in the Asian American community. THINK B provides healthcare professionals with the key resources they need to provide care to individuals with chronic hepatitis B. These resources include professional education programs, volunteer speaker trainings, community education toolkits and more. Many materials are available in-language. Explore the links below to learn more.

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Hepatitis B and Asian Americans

Approximately one in ten Asian Americans is chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is especially common in Southeast Asia. Many people are unaware that they are infected with HBV and can unknowingly infect others.

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Diagnosis & Treatment

Many patients infected with the hepatitis B virus have no signs or symptoms of the disease. The only way to positively identify the infection is by a blood test.

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Prevention
 

Vaccination can prevent hepatitis B infection and early detection can help prevent its spread. In high-risk groups, including Asian Americans, all ages should be tested.

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Professional Education

The American Liver Foundation offers accredited programs for healthcare professionals that focus on the prevention and treatment of hepatitis B in the Asian American community.

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Community Educator Toolkit

The American Liver Foundation has developed educational materials to help healthcare professionals inform the Asian American community.

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